How far is West Gulfport, MS from Nicholson, MS?

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Nicholson, MS is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.72 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.72 mi
Kilometers
68.75 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 AM CST
Return by in West Gulfport
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-11-07T03:04
Arrive Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Diamondhead
MS

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

From West Gulfport
21.3 mi
00h 29m
To Nicholson
21.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Nicholson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Nicholson.

  1. 1

    Start on Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Texas Flat Road

    13.4 mi · 23 min · Texas Flat Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 607

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 607

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3199 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackson Landing Road

    114 m · 10 sec · Jackson Landing Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Nicholson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
20.5 mi · 48%
Texas Flat Road
13.4 mi · 31%
State Highway 607
4.29 mi · 10%
MS 43
0.39 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Jackson Landing Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamondhead
00h 29m from West Gulfport
Leave By
4:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Nicholson?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Diamondhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from West Gulfport and 21.4 miles from Nicholson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.

Stop Ideas Near Diamondhead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Diamondhead, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamondhead.

BUS

Gulfport, MS

26 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

34 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

42 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Biloxi, MS

45 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nicholson

Nicholson is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4771400, -89.6936700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Nicholson (-89.69367, 30.47714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.63
Round trip
$11.27
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $5.63 $11.27
Mid-grade $4.21 $6.36 $12.72
Premium $4.61 $6.97 $13.93
Diesel $5.80 $8.76 $17.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Nicholson. The current time is 03:04:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.